Hester Street

Goodbye O Lord, I'm Going To America!

19751h 30m6.3(41 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants. When his wife finally arrives in the New World, however, she ha…

Hester Street (1975) is a drama and romance film directed by Joan Micklin Silver. It stars Steven Keats, Carol Kane, and Mel Howard. The film runs for 1 hour 30 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 41 votes.

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Director

Joan Micklin Silver

Cast

Steven Keats

Jake

Carol Kane

Gitl

Mel Howard

Bernstein

Dorrie Kavanaugh

Mamie

Doris Roberts

Mrs. Kavarsky

Stephen Strimpell

Joe Peltner

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Who stars in Hester Street?

Hester Street stars Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, and Dorrie Kavanaugh, and was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.

How long is Hester Street?

Hester Street has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes.

When did Hester Street come out?

Hester Street was released in 1975.

What genre is Hester Street?

Hester Street is a drama and romance film.

Is Hester Street worth watching?

Hester Street holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.